First time home buyer looking for investment multi family

[Rick Tabarez]

Where do I start?

This has probably been beaten to death on this forum, but I have to ask. 

I am looking to invest into a multi family property, I first would like to know since I live in California and everything is still priced very high should I look into Texas? I plan on living in California for about the next five years ago for sure, but I love the Texas area and housing prices. 

Also what do I start off by doing? 

Any help would be greatly appreciated.